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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.78, 395.29 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.78, 395.29 and 148.22 is: 222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.78 : 395.29 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.78/395.29 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.78x = 395.29 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.78x = 58,589.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,589.88/263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.12

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